Rachel Small

Rachel is an Associate Director in our real estate litigation team in Bristol.  Rachel is an experienced property litigator advising developers, energy and utilities companies, landowners and corporate occupiers on complex, high-value and business critical property matters.

Rachel has particular experience in advising a range of energy and utilities clients on all areas of property law and specific regulatory requirements under specialist statutory frameworks.  Rachel has experience in advising clients on major infrastructure projects, regulatory regime changes, and in particular matters under the new Electronic Communications Code.

Rachel also regularly advises developer clients on a range of real property issues including issues of restrictive covenants, rights of light, collaboration agreements, title issues, compulsory purchase considerations, landlord and tenant disputes, matters of dilapidations, unlawful occupation issues and general property management.

Prior to joining Osborne Clarke, Rachel has completed in-house secondments with both a national water utilities company and a large international retailer, giving her a strong insight into commercial drivers, risk management and internal decision-making.  She is known for delivering clear, practical and commercially focussed advice, even in technically demanding and fast moving environments.

Rachel is ranked as a "Leading Associate" in Legal 500, with clients praising her efficiency, technical strength and collaborative approach.  

I have worked with Rachel Small. She is one of the most impressive solicitors I have worked with. She is quick to understand matters and analyses problems well. She is extremely efficient and a real team player. She is very good with clients and counsel.

Rachel Small is highly competent and has a good knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code. She is very easy to work with and provides practical and user-friendly advice to clients.

Legal 500